Kim Tae-ri's Heartfelt Connection with Children on 'After School Teacher'

Kim Tae-ri delivers a profound message through her connection with children on 'After School Teacher'.

The episode of tvN's variety show 'After School Teacher' aired on the 5th, showcasing a moment where Kim Tae-ri and the children deepened their bond and faced each other's true feelings.

Kim Tae-ri began the seventh class, where the children presented the lines they memorized for homework, yet many mistakes and regrets were still present. During this process, one child, eager to do well, shed tears. Kim Tae-ri comforted them by saying, "It's better to have fun than to do well," while reflecting deeply on whether her words might have burdened the children.

In the eighth class, scene-making practice continued. Kim Tae-ri provided detailed feedback to each child to enhance the quality, but the challenging process made her introspective. She worried whether the children might have lost their joy, yet she decided to be ambitious, knowing these moments could be memorable for the children.

Meanwhile, Kim Tae-ri organized a camping event in the mushroom house yard with the children. During the candlelight ceremony after dinner, an unexpected situation unfolded. The children began to tear up as they recalled past moments with their teacher, and Kim Tae-ri was moved by their heartfelt emotions. The exchange of honest feelings filled the scene with laughter and emotion.

Towards the end of the broadcast, a camcorder video shot by the children left a lasting impression of Kim Tae-ri. When one child asked, "Do you like us?" she replied, "I love you very much," a short phrase that encapsulated her warm sincerity towards the children, highlighting the deepened relationship that words could hardly express.

Through this profound connection with the children, Kim Tae-ri is growing both as a teacher and as an individual. The time spent laughing and crying together is becoming another unforgettable memory, with the theater group's story leading up to the school festival to be revealed in the next episode.

Lee So-jung, TenAsia Reporter forusojung@tenasia.co.kr